Food Sensitivities – Basic Nutrition 605

How to protect your gut buddies while on antibiotics

If you have been following my Instagram stories (@nourishmehc) you will know that I have come down with an ear infection. The whole side of my face has been swollen all week and I feel like I’m underwater. Today has been the first day all week that my teeth have met correctly when I closeContinueContinue reading “How to protect your gut buddies while on antibiotics”

Social pitfalls of food sensitivities and how to handle them like a boss

I was going to name this article, “You’re not a leper, but some days it can feel that way: The social side of food sensitivities.” Maybe I should have. Food sensitivities (intolerances, allergies, Celiac) affect more than what is on our plate. We have to turn down food that is generously prepared and offered toContinueContinue reading “Social pitfalls of food sensitivities and how to handle them like a boss”

Nightshades and lectins: Could they be stalling your weight loss?

I first heard about a class of plant called the Nightshade when I started gardening. Initially, I thought of a witches brew full of deadly nightshade, but that’s not what most people are talking about when you hear about this plant variety. Nightshades are plants of the genus Solanum which include tomatoes, peppers, white potatoes,ContinueContinue reading “Nightshades and lectins: Could they be stalling your weight loss?”

Starting the summer with a cleanse

For the next 14 days, I will be documenting my experience on my very first cleanse. If you would like to follow it, you can see the whole thing in my women’s wellness group, the Nourish Me Tribe. I will be keeping my daily journal in the group for all to see, plus popping onContinueContinue reading “Starting the summer with a cleanse”

My Story: A Tale of Red Skin and Lethargy

Do you feel tired and bloated after eating? Are you overly tired in the afternoon? Do you have red skin, especially on your cheeks or chest? Or puffy eyes? Does food make you feel sluggish instead of rejuvenating you? Are you having trouble losing weight even though you exercise and eat healthily? Do you sufferContinueContinue reading “My Story: A Tale of Red Skin and Lethargy”